Areas of Expertise
Mental Health Services
Psychology in the Park has experienced providers of evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment as well as counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing a range of issues including, but not limited to:
Depression | Anxiety | Stress | Grief and Loss | Relationship Difficulties | Conflict Resolution | Anger Management | Communication Skill Deficits | Trauma | Sleeping Difficulties | Behaviours of Concern | Impulsive Behaviours | Alcohol and Drug Dependence | Psychosis | Adjustment and Life Transition Issues | Self Esteem and Self Development Difficulties | Personality Disorders | Cognitive Difficulties | Emotion Regulation Difficulties | ADHD
Psychology in the Park practitioners work with adults and adolescents aged 13 years and above.
Forensic Services
With significant experience working in forensic settings, a number of Psychology in the Park psychologists are skilled in assessing and providing scientifically informed offence-specific and offence-related treatment intervention to offenders. Please direct enquiries regarding forensic services to admin@psychologyinthepark.com.au.
Treatment Modes
Psychology in the Park psychologists utilise the following modes of treatment in their therapeutic work:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Strength Based Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Schema Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Approaches
Please see the counselling services specific page for further information on counselling specific approaches.
Training and Program Development
Psychology in the Park psychologists have delivered training to a number of different organisations and government agencies across a broad range of topics, and has experience in program development. Please direct enquiries regarding training and program development consultation to admin@psychologyinthepark.com.au.
Our Approach
Psychology in the Park provides services for adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health, relationship, behavioural, and/or legal difficulties. Our clinicians possess extensive qualifications and experience.
Our team is passionate about supporting individuals to identify personal strengths which can be used to improve connection to themselves, others and the environment. Our approach is evidence-based yet responsive to the needs of the individual. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful space where individuals can explore their concerns and take steps toward recovery and personal growth. Psychological and counselling treatment often includes the identification of positive strategies which create motivation and momentum. Psychology in the Park sessions are about practicing a holistic approach to mental health, garnering momentum, and actively pursuing shifts in wellbeing.
Our team is available to liaise with workplaces, schools, other professionals and institutions.
Psychology in the Park practitioners work with adults and adolescents aged 13 years and above.
Meet The Team
Dr. Louise Steel
Director, Psychologist,
Board Approved Supervisor
Dr. Louise Steel provides services for adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health, relationship, behavioural, and/or legal difficulties. She is a registered AHPRA psychologist, approved supervisor and is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Her qualifications include a Doctorate in Psychology (Forensic). She has over 15 years experience working in both clinical and forensic settings.
Not currently accepting new clients.
Ms. Shirley Robert
Psychologist
Shirley Robert is a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA). She has an eclectic background, with experience in private practice and community services in both local and international settings. Her diverse background enables her to connect with people from all walks of life and from various backgrounds. Shirley practices a warm and open style of working alongside clients and believes in finding each client’s unique strengths. She is passionate about creating a strong therapeutic relationship that will empower the client and allow for positive growth. Her work is influenced by various therapy styles like Cognitive behavior therapy, Mindfulness and Interpersonal Therapy.
Her areas of interest include, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, self esteem issues, substance abuse, relationship issues.
Currently accepting new clients.
Ms. Emma Beckwith
Psychologist
Emma is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has completed her postgraduate studies with Monash University.
Emma has experience working with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and interpersonal difficulties in the community mental health and disability sector. She enjoys working with older adolescent and adult clients experiencing a range of emotional, social, and behavioural concerns. She adopts a warm, collaborative, and empathic approach, aiming to create a respectful environment in which meaningful change can occur.
Emma draws from multiple frameworks, depending on what is most suitable for the client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Currently accepting new clients.
Ms. Rosanna Giosserano
Provisional Psychologist
Rosanna has completed her Master of Professional Psychology at Monash University and is a registered provisional psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
With a warm and empathetic demeanor, Rosanna establishes a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to freely express themselves. Working with adolescents and young adults, Rosanna embraces a person-centered and collaborative approach to actively empower her clients to engage in their therapeutic journey.
With experience in community mental health, disability, and clinical research roles, Rosanna's areas of interest include general depression and anxiety, stress and burnout, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief and loss, and interpersonal difficulties. Rosanna employs various evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness.
Currently accepting new clients.
Ms. Catherine Tang
Registered Counsellor
Catherine Tang, is an intuitive counsellor who is committed to providing the best possible talk therapy to all her clients. She is aware of the dynamics and complexities that can affect and impact individuals; and thrives on being alongside clients in their personal development through a client-centred approach. Her areas of expertise include: generalised anxiety and depression; workplace stress; relationship counselling, interpersonal communications; building self-awareness, confidence self-esteem, life transitions (Parenthood, life post-divorce, Retirement), grief and loss; and career coaching.
Currently accepting new clients.